Bible College Courses
Associate Degree on Biblical Studies
Second Year
Courses |
Descriptive Title |
Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BITH200 |
BIBLICAL HISTORY OF ISRAEL
The Bible tells the story of God's redemptive work in the life and death of Jesus Christ through the human history of the nation of Israel and the early church. This course helps the student pinpoint the place and time of major events in salvation history. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM201 |
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION IN THE CHURCH
This course provides the student with biblical, historical, and theological foundations of Christian education. The student will be led to explore principles for an effective implementation of education programs in the local church. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM202 |
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY
After exploring the biblical and historical perspectives of children's ministry, the course covers such topics as children ministry programs administration, childhood development, discipline, learning styles, summer ministries, and more. |
3 CREDITS |
| BINT203 |
THE GOSPELS
This course will review the historical Background of the Gospels, the message of the four Gospels, and the Life and ministry of Christ. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT204 |
THE PENTATEUCH
The Pentateuch—Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, Deuteronomy—are the vital first books in the Bible. Understanding the scope, meaning, and events of these five books is integral to understanding the whole of Scripture that follows. |
3 CREDITS |
| BIOT205 |
HISTORICAL BOOKS
The background information and the major themes of the 12 historical books of the Old Testament are reviewed in greater detail. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM206 |
PREACHING 101
This course provides an overview of aspects of biblical preaching, including the development and delivery of biblical sermons. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM207 |
INTRODUCTION TO CHURCH GOVERNANCE
Basic models of church government which have developed over the course of church history are presents. The student will be exposed to the biblical, historical, and theological underpinning of each church governance tradition. |
3 CREDITS |
| BITH208 |
FOUNDAMNETALS OF BIBLICAL EXEGESIS
This course teaches students how to carefully read Scripture in the biblical context, and to dig deeper into the Word of God so they will be able to understand the Bible correctly and apply its meaning to their lives and ministries. |
4 CREDITS |
| BICM209 |
INTRODUCTION TO MISSIOLOGY
"Missio Dei" is the idea that God is actively working to reconcile his creation to Himself through Jesus Christ. This course presents an overview of the theology of missions, as well as current trends in missions. |
3 CREDITS |
| BICM210 |
FIELD MINISTRY
This course is designed to help students gain greater confidence and competence in the actual practice of those ministry skills that will be needed in the student's anticipated ministry role. Mentoring is provided through both individual meetings with an experienced practitioner and peer ministry reflection groups. |
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